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Visitor Code of Conduct

At the Museum of Science, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and visitors is our number one priority.

A visit to the Museum should be an enjoyable and memorable experience. To preserve that opportunity, we expect everyone to be respectful of each other, and be considerate of the multitude of views and opinions that are different from your own.

By reserving tickets and visiting the Museum of Science, you are agreeing to comply with the following requirements for visitor conduct.

Respect Your Fellow Visitors

We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. The Museum does not tolerate discrimination or any form of unlawful harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. Accordingly, the Museum absolutely prohibits harassment or discrimination based on ability, age, color, ethnicity, race, family or marital status, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related medical conditions, language, national origin, political affiliation, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status, health status, and other dimensions of diversity.

Additionally, the following behaviors are prohibited in the Museum

  • Offensive, abusive, threatening or violent language or behavior
  • Possession of weapons of any kind
  • Possession, use and/or selling of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
  • Smoking, vaping, and using cannabis
  • Eating or drinking in Exhibit Halls and theaters
  • Pets, with the exception of service animals

Stay Home if Unwell

If you or anyone in your party is not feeling well, please stay home. Sick people should stay at home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine).

Respect Elevator/Escalator Usage

Please keep elevators open for visitors who are not able to use the stairs. If you are able to use stairs, please do so. Stairs are located throughout the Museum.